Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
2. Compare and contrast the provisions under Representation of People’s Act, 1951 with that of the provisions related to elections in the Constitution of India. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Polity by Lakshmikant
Why this question:
Question is straightforward and is about comparing the constitutional provisions related to elections and Representation of People’s Act, 1951.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must provide for a detailed comparison of Representation of People’s Act, 1951 and the available constitutional provisions.
Directive:
Compare and contrast – provide for a detailed comparison of the two types, their features that are similar as well as different. One must provide for detailed assessment of the two.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Write a few introductory lines about elections in India.
Body:
Answers must discuss the – Part XV of Indian Constitution which is Elections. Along with it explain constitutional provisions.
- The Representation of People Act 1950, which provides for allocation of seats and delimitation of constituencies of the Parliament and state legislature, officers related to conduct of elections, preparation of electoral rolls and manner of filling seats in the Council of States allotted to Union Territories.
- The Representation of People Act, 1951, which provides for the conduct of elections of the Houses of Parliament and to the House or Houses of the Legislature of each State, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of those Houses, the corrupt practices and other offences at or in connection with such elections and the decision of doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with such elections.
- Delimitation Commission Act of 1952, which provides for the readjustment of seats, delimitation and reservation of territorial constituencies and other related matters.
- The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Election Act 1952, which provides for the conduct of Presidential and Vice- Presidential election and mechanism for the settlement of any dispute arising out of such elections.
Conclusion:
Conclude by highlighting the importance of the two in general to the electoral system in the country.
